Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Chevy Chase, MD?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 31.1% of gross income.
Chevy Chase rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Maryland state estimate).
About rent and a physical therapist salary
Physical therapist pay covers comfortable rent across most US metros. At the national-average PT salary, the 30% rule supports about $2,493 a month in rent, which is above the median in most cities tracked here.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Maryland cities have lower median rent than Chevy Chase, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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Can a physical therapist afford rent in Chevy Chase, MD?
Median rent in Chevy Chase is $2,788 a month. A typical physical therapist in Maryland earns about $107,687 a year, which makes that rent 31.1% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Chevy Chase?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Maryland (~$107,687/yr) supports up to $2,692 a month in rent. Chevy Chase's current median rent is $2,788/mo, which is $96/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Chevy Chase?
At an hourly equivalent of about $52 an hour, a physical therapist in Maryland works roughly 53.9 hours a month to cover Chevy Chase's median rent of $2,788.
Where is rent cheaper than Chevy Chase for a physical therapist?
Nearby Maryland cities with lower median rent include Clinton ($2,783/mo), Derwood ($2,763/mo), Brandywine ($2,749/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.